Michael Kilgore
Kittredge,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in technical troubleshooting and meticulous documentation in lab or fieldwork. Experienced in analyzing artifacts and optimizing historical scripts, contributing to operational safety and effectiveness. Aspiring to bring these capabilities to an experienced-level research role, enhancing project outcomes and team contributions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Crusher and Conveyor Dianostic Mechanic
Freeport-McMoRan
Empire, Colorado
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Maintained and optimized heavy-duty field equipment and survey machinery, guaranteeing high reliability for data-recovery projects.
- Executed meticulous diagnostic assessments and preventative maintenance on industrial hardware, applying strong attention to detail transferable to artifact analysis and site logging.
Union Millwright
local 715/1607
Denver, Colorado
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Conducted rigorous root-cause analysis to resolve technical issues in high-pressure environments.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to align with site maps, strata profiles, and architectural layouts.
- welded alongside fabrication of materials directly aiding field conservation site construction or stabilization of delicate artifacts.
Field Archaeologist
University of Texas at Austin
01.2011 - 08.2017
- Documented detailed observations and measurements in field notebooks daily.
- Excavated sites using stratigraphic techniques for accurate documentation.
- Analyzed artifacts to assess historical significance and context.
- Supervised junior archaeologists and volunteers during excavation activities.
Navigator
US Navy
07.2000 - 04.2009
- Employed high-precision GPS units and GIS software to plot, record, and map over 500 spatial coordinates, enhancing accuracy of field documentation.
- Orchestrated route planning and clearance operations alongside equipment logistics in demanding environments, reducing safety hazards for multiple-person field teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Classical Archaeology
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas12-2014
Skills
- Hazard management
- Technical troubleshooting expertise
- Root cause analysis
- Technical aptitude
- Electronic technology experience
- Documentation proficiency
- Task prioritization
Languages
- English
Timeline
Crusher and Conveyor Dianostic Mechanic
Freeport-McMoRan
03.2024 - 02.2026
Union Millwright
local 715/1607
08.2020 - 12.2023
Field Archaeologist
University of Texas at Austin
01.2011 - 08.2017
Navigator
US Navy
07.2000 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Classical Archaeology
University of Texas at Austin